Gillen Statement on the Passing of Carolyn McCarthy

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement on the passing of former Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy

“I was sad to learn of the passing of Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, a tireless advocate for Long Island. After a tragic shooting killed her husband and injured her son on the Long Island Railroad, Carolyn turned her pain into action, running for Congress and advocating for commonsense gun reform, including comprehensive background checks. We must honor her legacy by continuing her life’s work to keep our communities and our children safe from the scourge of gun violence. My family and New York’s Fourth Congressional District join the nation in mourning Carolyn’s passing, and our prayers are with her family and all those who knew and loved her.”